Liliaceae Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth
Wavyleaf Soapplant
Wailaki - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)
Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 319
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Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth
Scientific name: Chlorogalum pomeridianum (DC.) Kunth
USDA symbol: CHPOP4 (
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Common names: Wavyleaf Soapplant
Family: Liliaceae
Family (APG): Nartheciaceae
Native American Tribe: Wailaki
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Bulb rubbed on body for rheumatism.
RECRD: 83951 id: 9742